I will cover how to make a hand-tied bunch, a grid table arrangement, a large vase, a globe, a table swag and more. I will talk about my favourite garden flowers and how to condition and arrange them, and will spend the morning demonstrating how to arrange…

Shane has always had an organic approach to his designs, where flowers are
used primarily for their own intrinsic qualities.
In 2005, he was honoured and delighted to be asked by HRH the Duchess of Cornwall to design her bouquet and all other flowers for her marriage to HRH Prince of Wales and the service…

I love the soft, romantic, loose, garden-look of Susanne's flower arrangements, large and small. She will do a flower demo day, showing how she creates a bridal bouquet, buttonhole, centrepiece and flower bowl.
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This course is taught by Susanne Hatwood…

Based on her experience of 20 years of absorbing the wisdom of the Dutch bulb breeders, who she visits every spring and 25 years gardening at Perch Hill, Sarah will tell you everything she knows about choosing, growing and arranging bulbs for borders, grass, containers and vase. She'll include practicals…

I have visited Dutch bulb breeders almost every year now for 20 years and have grown a huge range of bulbs at Perch Hill for even longer. On this day, I'll tell you everything I've learnt, both about the practicalities of bulbs growing, and about the best varieties (totally brand new and old) for different…

Great Dixter and Perch Hill are both gardens full of dahlias because they're the most FANTASTIC plants. They flower for months and keep going late in the year and yet need minimal TLC. Come and learn how to choose the most beautiful, floweriest, most productive and longest lasting of these spectacular…

Becca and Maz are both inspired by seasonal offerings and will talk about how to carefully select the right flowers for the right arrangement. In the first session they will demonstrate their signature style bridal bouquet and discuss the finishing touches that create a wild romantic arrangement.
In…

Becky, the cut flower grower at Chatsworth is an inspiration – as is her marvellous Instagram account. This will be an informative day – with Becky’s recommendations for varieties she has found perform the best in the Chatsworth house and garden – her favourite perennials, annuals,…

Learn how to create a cutting patch in the morning, and in the afternoon pick a bucketful of flowers to create your own hand tied bunch to take home. This is an intensive course, ideal for those who have some sowing and growing knowledge.
This course is taught by Sarah at Perch Hill. The day lasts from…

On James's design day you’ll learn the principles of good garden design, as well as how to strike the right balance between beauty and practicality. Come and be inspired by James’s knowledge and passion for gardening, and learn useful tips to create your own dream garden at home.
James will include…

I like large, impressive pots, as well as small, finer plants in mini pots, ideal to go down the centre of a table – inside or out. They are an integral part of the garden here. In this course, I'll cover pots of single species, as well as useful rules of how to combine things – getting…

Focusing on proven techniques Nick has developed over 25 years, the course combines the art and science of growing for year-round colour. Initially focusing on the fascinating science of how plants have evolved to make and use colour it goes on to explore the role of colour in the garden and how…

Rachel Siegfried from Green and Gorgeous Flower Farm is the oracle on how to turn a passion into a business to supply flowers (and arrange them) for nearly one hundred weddings this year.
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This course is taught by Rachel Siegfried and is held at Perch…

This is my classic course for those who have been thinking about creating an intensive cutting patch, or just growing a few flowers for the house.
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This course is taught by Sarah and Josie Lewis (Head Gardener at Perch Hill), and is held at Perch…

This is my classic course for those who have been thinking about creating an intensive cutting patch, or just growing a few flowers for the house. I'll pass on all my knowledge based on 20 years of growing and trialling huge numbers of different cut flowers. …

This is my classic course for those who have been thinking about creating an intensive cutting patch, or just growing a few flowers for the house. I'll pass on all my knowledge based on 20 years of growing and trialling huge numbers of different cut flowers. …

This is my classic course for those who have been thinking about creating an intensive cutting patch, or just growing a few flowers for the house. I'll pass on all my knowledge based on 20 years of growing and trialling huge numbers of different cut flowers. …

This is my classic course for those who have been thinking about creating an intensive cutting patch, or just growing a few flowers for the house. I'll pass on all my knowledge based on 20 years of growing and trialling huge numbers of different cut flowers. …

For those who want to expand their repertoire from annuals and perhaps have limited time for sowing, but want reliable perennial plants which look fabulous in the borders which you can pick from too, this is your course. This is also suitable as a 2 step course for people who have done The Cutting…

For those who want to expand their repertoire from annuals and perhaps have limited time for sowing, but want reliable perennial plants, shrubs and roses which look fabulous in the borders which you can pick from too, this is your course. …